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<p style="font-size: 18pt; font-weight:bold; font-family:arial, 'sans-serif';"><a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/food-of-the-week-part-1-cooking-with-quinoa/">Food of the Week [Part 1]: Cooking with Quinoa</a></p> <p style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:normal; font-family:arial, 'sans-serif';">Posted March 22, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale</p> <p style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:normal; font-family:arial, 'sans-serif'">If you’re looking for a healthy, unique alternative to rice, look no further than quinoa, the ancient Incan food that is increasingly taking on a role in modern kitchens. Quinoa earns the title of Food of the Week for its high protein content, easy preparation, and yummy flavor. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is commonly referred to as a grain, but it’s actually the seed of a leafy green vegetable. And unlike most grains like rice or wheat, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains a complete set of essential amino acids. It’s therefore a great choice for vegetarians and vegans, or anyone looking to boost their protein intake. Quinoa is also a good alternative for anyone with gluten sensitivities because it is gluten-free. The high magnesium content in quinoa can help reduce the frequency of migraines and increase cardiovascular health.…<a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/food-of-the-week-part-1-cooking-with-quinoa/">(<a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/food-of-the-week-part-1-cooking-with-quinoa/">Continued...</a>)<br clear="all" /><br> <p style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:normal; font-family:arial, 'sans-serif'"><a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/food-of-the-week-part-1-cooking-with-quinoa/">Read the full article...</a> | <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/food-of-the-week-part-1-cooking-with-quinoa/">Comment on this post</a></p> <p style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:normal; font-family:arial, 'sans-serif'">Filed under: <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/her-nutrition/">her-nutrition</a>, <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/healthy-eating/">healthy-eating</a>, <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/recipes/">recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/vegetarianism/">vegetarianism</a>, <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/special-features/">special-features</a>, <a href="http://www.heractivelife.com/women/archive/category/food-of-the-week/">food-of-the-week</a><br /><br /> </P>